Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to a range of psychological interventions. The nature of these psychological interventions is investigated in the social and historical context. A second aim is to establish the basic counselling skills involved in interview and consultationprocesses in a conceptual framework that allows flexibility and understanding of the helping and change processes and the acquisition of basic helping and interpersonal communication skills that underpin the majority of the main theoretical systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will - Be familiar with two formal assessment systems and will be able to apply these systems to case material and within a counselling situation. Develop an understanding of the dynamics of interaction and will be introduced to the importance of self - and other - monitoring in the intervention process. Have an understanding of major theories and techniques associated with psychological interventions, including counselling. Develop an understanding of selected major theories of counselling. Be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct an effective interview. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Egan G., (1998), The Skilled Helper - A Problem-Management Approach to Helping, (6th ed.), Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole. Ivey A., (1994), Intentional Interviewing and Counselling - Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society, (3rd ed.), Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole. Additional recommended references will be discussed in class. |
Unit Texts: | Corey G., (2001), Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy, (6th ed.), Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole. Geldard D. and Geldard K., (2001), Basic Personal Counselling - A Training Manual for Counselors, (4th ed.), French's Forest, Pearson Education Australia. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study assignment 35%, Written assignment 35%, Theories Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Communication Skills will be assessed by Pass/Fail assessment. Class attendance and active participation are essential - students may fail thiscomponent of the course if three or more absences occur. Completion of assigned readings prior to class. The following minimum specified communication skills criteria must be reached - develop rapport, use active listening skills, use questioning properly, reflect feelings, clarify content, completion of assigned audio tasks and maintenance of Workshop Log Book. All items of assessment must be submitted and passed for a student to be considered for a pass in this unit. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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